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<span>Do something &bull; Learn something</span> 
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Broward Lotus Sangha Zen Buddhist Group
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Hollywood,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Mar 13, 2011</span> 
 
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The Brisbane Agile Academy Meetup Group
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Brisbane,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Feb 23, 2011</span> 
 
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GOLD COAST HOLIDAY FRIENDS &amp; CRUISE GROUP TRAVEL CLUB
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Gold Coast,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Feb 28, 2011</span> 
 
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The New York City Animal Rights
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New York,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Mar 13, 2011</span> 
 
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Toronto Coffee and Brunch Meetup Group
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Toronto,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Mar 12, 2011</span> 
 
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Comedy Corner
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Montréal,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Mar 8, 2011</span> 
 
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After Work Hiking Plus!
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Denver,
CO
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Mar 8, 2011</span> 
 
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POSITIVE LIVING NETWORK BELFAST
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Belfast,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Feb 24, 2011</span> 
 
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New Beginning London
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London,
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Mar 16, 2011</span> 
 
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The Chicago Scuba Meetup Group
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Chicago,
IL
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<span class="D_photoGroup_lastMeetup">Latest Meetup: Mar 13, 2011</span> 
 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Salsa-Rueda/members/7869416/"><img src="http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/3/c/5/b/thumb_11595451.jpeg" alt="Carol" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;Fun and I like that it is done with a group and the steps are called.&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Carol,</strong> Mar 15, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Salsa-Rueda/">Salsa Rueda</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Monday-Night-Writers-Houston/members/13701588/"><img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/5/f/4/7/thumb_11664391.jpeg" alt="Eddie DeRoulet" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;good group if it fits your needs&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Eddie DeRoulet,</strong> Mar 15, 2011</span><br /> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Monday-Night-Writers-Houston/">Monday Night Writers: Houston</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Art-and-Culture/members/8674737/"><img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/4/c/6/a/thumb_5599562.jpeg" alt="Lily Diamond" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;I think they made an excellent choice in selecting this event, and I look forward to attending another one.&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Lily Diamond,</strong> Mar 14, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Art-and-Culture/">Orange County Art and Culture</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Raw-Revolution-Conscious-Cuisine/members/11183659/"><img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/2/1/d/1/thumb_8588657.jpeg" alt="Marisela" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;I love this group and encourage anyone who is interested in a whole food diet/lifestyle you must join! The group is filled with inspiring people and delicious food!&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Marisela,</strong> Mar 15, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Raw-Revolution-Conscious-Cuisine/">Raw Revolution: Conscious Cuisine</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/miamihoopmachine/members/2772810/"><img src="http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/9/4/0/d/thumb_9337901.jpeg" alt="Debra M" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;I think this is a fantastic club and hope to go to more of their meetups.  I got a great workout on Sunday.&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Debra M,</strong> Mar 14, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/miamihoopmachine/">The Miami Hoop Machine : A Hoop-Fitness Club</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Technology-professionals-in-Sedona/members/13469868/"><img src="http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/d/3/e/2/thumb_12294242.jpeg" alt="lisa" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;I enjoyed it and hope to make it a regular outing.
Curtis even got me thinking about presentation ideas.&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>lisa,</strong> Mar 16, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Technology-professionals-in-Sedona/">Technology professionals in and around Sedona</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/oh-go-take-a-hike/members/12328762/"><img src="http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/3/f/7/f/thumb_9976255.jpeg" alt="Martin Knutson" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;Good.  I&#039;d like to see more ambitious hikes.&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Martin Knutson,</strong> Mar 14, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/oh-go-take-a-hike/">Take a hike!</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-IBS-Toronto/members/12179693/"><img src="http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/4/7/9/d/thumb_9798333.jpeg" alt="Jim King" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;Need more people so we can have group discussions.&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Jim King,</strong> Mar 15, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-IBS-Toronto/">IBS Info and Support Toronto</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/sarasota-photography/members/11764656/"><img src="http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/a/2/9/c/thumb_9281628.jpeg" alt="larrydeamud" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;We&#039;re just starting out....but, my passion is photography... so we should have a good time and learn a lot!  Post one of your favorite pic&#039;s to the new member gallery...&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>larrydeamud,</strong> Mar 14, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/sarasota-photography/">sarasota photography</a> 
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<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/members/13666835/"><img src="http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/9/9/6/thumb_12151126.jpeg" alt="Jesse Morquecho" /></a> 
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<p><span class="D_quot D_quot_left">&ldquo;</span>&nbsp;Full of fun people who love diving!&nbsp;<span class="D_quot D_quot_right">&rdquo;</span></p> 
<p><span class="D_less"><strong>Jesse Morquecho,</strong> Mar 14, 2011</span><br /> 
<span> 
<a href="http://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/">Power Scuba (aka  Scuba Diving in San Diego County )</a> 
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